Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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ILAP celebrates the Biden administration’s actions to create new pathways to citizenship for mixed status families and remove barriers to employment for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
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Maine Justice Foundation marks Juneteenth and highlights their Racial Justice Fund. ILAP is among the current Fund’s grantees, having received funding to launch our paid Racial Justice Fellowship Program for law students who identify as immigrants or have lived immigrant experience.
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Immigration is a hot topic, especially in an election year like this one. To help us remain grounded in justice this, we’ve compiled a list of five core truths to remember when reading and talking about immigration.
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Check out ILAP's 2024 Spring Newsletter!
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Executive Director Sue Roche reflects on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Chickadeeds designs family-friendly volunteer events in support of community partners. This February, Chickadeeds collaborated with ILAP to host two events aimed at engaging young people in supporting Maine’s immigrant communities through welcoming and advocacy.
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Maine becomes 19th state to establish an Office of New Americans, ILAP joins the #LetAsylumSeekersWork campaign to secure crucial work permit extensions, and we take action this election year. Plus, a deep dive on the Dedicated Docket policy.
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